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In my area a lot of people use trailers for touring. That way, you can use a bike you already own, presumably one with low gearing and sturdy tires. I'd recommend the Burley cargo trailer or similar 2-wheeled trailer over a Bob trailer. The one-wheel Bobs can affect your bike handling, especially if it's windy. I pull mine with a converted rigid mountain bike.

If you're a small/lightweight person or if you have limited upper-body strength, trailers can be much better than panniers for bike handling reasons. Plus, they're super-easy to pack!